Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

For most people in the fifteenth century, it was absurd to think the earth might be round.

  1. difficult

  2. strange

  3. taboo

  4. logical
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In this context, absurd means ridiculous or contrary to reason. For 15th century people, the idea of a round earth seemed strange or unreasonable. 'Logical' is opposite, 'difficult' and 'taboo' don't capture the sense of something being contrary to common sense.

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